Previous Events

The Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. Program frequently hosts guest speakers, commemorative events and talks, and networking receptions. Information about previous events are available below.

January 2026

M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Information Session & Alumni Panel

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What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • David Taylor-Tumilty Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions
  • Sarah Farber Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocate, New York State
  • Jack Gao Principal, Vantage Partners
  • Aya Nay Haddad Legal Advisor
  • Sami Salloum Senior Investigator, Sanctions and Export Controls

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • H.S. Bob Kostakopoulos Deputy Program Director and Part-Time Lecturer, Enterprise Risk Management
  • Shahryar  Shaghaghi Program Director, M.S. Technology Management; Professor of Professional Practice, Enterprise Risk Management; Technology, Risk Management and Cybersecurity Executive
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • Charlene Perilla-Iqbal Deputy Program Director, Strategic Communication
  • Lonni Ryan Deputy Program Director, Lecturer & Alumna, Nonprofit Management
  • Viorel Popescu Lecturer in the Discipline of Biodiversity Data Analytics
  • Michael Karbowiak Associate Director of Administration, Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS)
  • Christoph Meinrenken Professor of Professional Practice; IKNS Program Director; PI, Climate School; Affiliate, Data Science Institute
  • Kjerstin Pugh Deputy Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Katherine Mendis Deputy Program Director, Bioethics

December 2025

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • H.S. Bob Kostakopoulos Deputy Program Director and Part-Time Lecturer, Enterprise Risk Management
  • Shahryar  Shaghaghi Program Director, M.S. Technology Management; Professor of Professional Practice, Enterprise Risk Management; Technology, Risk Management and Cybersecurity Executive

NECR Fall 2025 Capstone Presentations

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What
Public Event
Where
New York City
Who
  • Courtney Chicvak Lecturer
  • Amy Sereday Lecturer, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice
  • Mark Whitlock Lecturer, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

NECR Webinar: Innovations in Community Engagement

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What
SPS Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Peter Dixon Program Director, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Associate Professor of Practice

November 2025

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship Information Session

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Melissa Barnes Associate Director, Media and Advertising, School of Professional Studies
  • Ali Speede, MBA Senior Admissions Counselor

Virtual Office Hour - Online Master's Degrees

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Steve Safier Program Director and Lecturer, Human Capital Management
  • Charlene Perilla-Iqbal Deputy Program Director, Strategic Communication
  • Katja Schroeder Associate Program Director, M.S. Technology Management; Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Technology Management

SPS Fall Open House

What
Admissions Event
Where
New York City

NECR Webinar: Moving to “Yes” When You Don’t Hold the Power

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What
SPS Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Reese Fayde Executive Coach and Leadership Advisor
  • Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D. Professor of Practice, M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution